Book &Information 08 Feb 2008 09:22 am
Harry Potter: an Era
Harry Potter has gone beyond just a series of books and movies. It has changed our world. The international laydown date is THERE because of Harry. He is a household name that is loved (and hated) but above all KNOWN by everyone in the world. Daniel Radcliff is on the list of top five richest actors and actresses under 25.
I loved all seven of the Potter series. I think that not only was it a great story, but it had great characters. I always have worried that Harry and his friends could get into a bit more life and death peril that I thought wise, but still, they were able to work together and save the day.
If you take a moment, or two, to think about the change Harry, JK, the students and teachers of Hogwarts, and the entire wizarding world has made on your own life, I think you will be impressed. I am not talking about change like what a difference the heart surgery made. I mean the outlook on reading pre- and post-HP. It may be greater for me because I work in an environment that can physically SEE the change. Kids that were not reading have gobbled HP and yearn for more. Phillip Pullman’s Golden Compass, Tamora Pierce’s Alanna, and countless others have enriched children (and adults) who would not otherwise enter their realms. And beyond all that, there is now a CHILDREN’s New York Time bestseller list. How cool is that?
I tip my hat to you JK, and say thanks for bring Harry, his friends and his world to my own.
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